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Autism Ability To Remember Faces Tied To Oxytocin ‘Love’ Gene

Gene mutation in oxytocin receptor tied to facial recognition ability in autistic children.

Texting Service Reduces Diabetes Risk In Participants Through Better Awareness

Txt4health public messenger services warns citizens of Detroit and Cincinnati about diabetes risks and changes lifestyle habits.

Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Driving Skills In Parkinson’s Disease Patients

German clinical trial finds that deep brain stimulation enhances the driving skills of Parkinson’s disease patients.

How A Flu Vaccine Caused Narcolepsy In Children

Stanford study reveals how the swine flu vaccine Pandemrix caused narcolepsy in children and adolescents by triggering an autoimmune brain disorder.

Doctors Aren’t Learning Cost-Conscious Care: 85% Of Residency Programs Don’t Teach How To Save Patients Money

Courses on cost-saving only feature in 15% of internal medicine residency programs. Meanwhile, cost-conscious care could save the U.S. $750 billion in unnecessary medical spending.

Microchip Diagnoses HIV/AIDS Instantly: Tricorder-Like Test Could Aid Millions With Disease

A new, inexpensive microchip quickly diagnoses patients with HIV/AIDS and could lead to a simple finger stick test for the disease.

Money Can Buy You Happiness, Up To A Point

The economic development of countries improves life satisfaction up to $36,000.

West Coast NFL Teams Benefit From Time Difference Thanks To Jet Lag And Circadian Rhythms

Harvard and Stanford study finds West Coast NFL teams have benefited over the last 40 years thanks to the body’s internal clock.

Newlyweds Gut Feelings Predict Whether A Marriage Will Remain Happy

Gut feelings, rather than conscious attitudes, are a better predictor for whether a marriage will remain happy, according to research from Florida State University.